Experience the thrill of flat water paddling at
this remote mountain reservoir, located in the
Eldorado National Forest at 4260’ feet elevation
where you can avoid the crowds and boat
congestion. If you want to paddle in a secluded
area with breathtaking scenery, Stumpy Meadows
Reservoir is the place to go.
You’ll enjoy the fresh aroma of pine and the
pristine water of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir,
where hungry fish are plentiful and the
views are breathtaking. Stumpy Meadows
Reservoir is tucked away in the Sierra
Nevada foothills 17-miles east of Georgetown
on Wentworth Springs Road. The shoreline
varies from steep, rocky inclines to low
rolling hills covered with pine. The 5mph
boat speed limit on the entire reservoir
provides superb paddling conditions. This
gorgeous natural reservoir nestled in a
mountain setting has only one boat launch
located on the western shore.
Stumpy Meadows Reservoir doesn’t get a lot
of fishing pressure due to its out of
the
way location. It also provides some pretty
good brown and rainbow trout action in a
peaceful atmosphere due to its 5mph boat
speed limit, which makes it an ideal
destination to paddle and fish. The
reservoir is planted yearly with 16,000
rainbows and 2,000 brown trout in the 10 to
12 inch class, along with 20,000 fingerling
browns.
Map of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir
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